Atlas BatteryKAR:ATBA -0.16%69 Gross Margin % is 9.06% as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 11.34. GuruFocus rates KAR:ATBA with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨248.85 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,307 Vehicles & Parts companies, Atlas Battery ranks worse than 86.38% on this metric.
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Atlas Battery had a gross margin of 9.06% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Atlas Battery Gross Margin % Related Terms
Atlas Battery Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Atlas Battery's Gross Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
KAR:ATBA vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Atlas Battery's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Atlas Battery Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Atlas Battery's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Atlas Battery's Gross Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Atlas Battery (KAR:ATBA) has a Gross Margin % of 9.06% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Atlas Battery and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 11.34. Over the past decade, Atlas Battery's Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.09 to 19.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Atlas Battery ranks #1129 out of 1307 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 86.4%.
Is Atlas Battery's Gross Margin % too high?
Atlas Battery's current Gross Margin % of 9.06% is 20% below median its 10-year median of 11.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.09 to a high of 19.60. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.87. Atlas Battery's value of 9.06% is 54.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Atlas Battery ranks #1129 out of 1307 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Atlas Battery has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Atlas Battery's Gross Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Atlas Battery ranks #1129 out of 1307 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Atlas Battery in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.87. Atlas Battery's value of 9.06% is 54.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Atlas Battery's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.09 to 19.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.34 vs. the industry median of 19.87, Atlas Battery has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Margin % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Gross Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 19.87, based on 1,307 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Atlas Battery's current Gross Margin % of 9.06% is 54.4% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Atlas Battery and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Atlas Battery's current Gross Margin % is 9.06%, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 11.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Atlas Battery stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Atlas Battery (KAR:ATBA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨248.85, compared to a current price of ₨216.46 — trading 13% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 9.06%, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 11.34 and 54.4% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.87. Atlas Battery's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Atlas Battery (KAR:ATBA), the current Gross Margin % is 9.06% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Atlas Battery (KAR:ATBA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Atlas Battery stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₨216.46 is trading 13% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨248.85.
GuruFocus considers Atlas Battery to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:ATBA:
Gross Margin %: 9.06% (20% below median its 10-year median of 11.34)
GF Value™: ₨248.85 vs. price of ₨216.46 (13% below fair value)
Industry Position: 54.4% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#1129 of 1307)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:ATBA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Atlas Battery Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of automotive, motorcycle and energy storage batteries and their allied products. Its products are mainly categorized in light, medium and heavy batteries for automotive, motorcycle batteries, energy storage batteries and distilled water. The company serves various segments including Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), domestic appliances, industrial equipment and replacement market through nationwide dealership network. The usage of batteries includes vehicles, motorcycles, heavy vehicles including tractors, buses and energy backup solution such as UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply equipment), Solar Panels and Gensets.
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